I’ve been thinking a great deal lately about positivity. Researching fibromyalgia and pain management, I’ve learned that the more one has negative thoughts or experiences occur, the more likely they are to feel pain. But what are we supposed to do where our brains are wired to focus on the negative? The brain has a…

I’ve been unable to work full time for two years now. Coming up on a big and upsetting anniversary like that, I’ve been reflecting on everything I’ve gone through over the last two years. Luckily, I’ve made progress, especially in the past year. I am absolutely not where I want to be, but I am…

The everlasting question…what do I wear? First of all, I feel extremely lucky but also cursed to have gone to Catholic high school. In one aspect, I never had to worry about what to wear. Other than a few days a year for dress down day, choosing an outfit was never a thought that had…

Everybody has experienced pain at one point in their life. Whether mental or physical…getting a paper cut to breaking a bone, we’ve all been there. There is a big difference however between acute and chronic pain. That is a big reason why when someone with chronic pain discusses how they’re feeling with anyone who’s never…

I’m starting to forget what sleep feels like. So what is there to do at 4am? Write. Often when a conversation starts with someone about being sick, they ask “are you ok talking about this?” and my answer is always the same…absolutely. I’ve been questioned a great deal about why I talk about my illnesses…

Sorry to burst any of your bubbles, but this isn’t one of those posts. I don’t mean enjoying a holiday in bed with a significant other. I’m talking heating pad, ice packs, thermometer, gatorade, tissues, medicine, and tea. Pretty much every holiday or family gathering since last fall I have either missed or attended and laid…